We've been to LV enough times that walking along the strip just really isn't all that interesting anymore. Downtown's pretty entertaining, safe from traffic and everything's close by. We like playing at the "older casinos" so staying @ the GN allows us to stay at a nice place with nice rooms and walk across the way if we want the old fashioned quarter slots.
The pool area is neat with the shark aquarium & water slide. There are concerts downtown on the weekends that are fun and the amazing light show.